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P706 NDB

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

8,827 mi
Last recorded8,827 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 NDB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 8,827 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey leaking from the manifold gasket (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 2 May 2017 8,827 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking bolts missing from lower subframe (6.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey leaking from the manifold gasket (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

grab rail loose and insecure

Offside bolt missing from frame

Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,349 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chain has tight spots

front brake hose has no slack on full travel

Fail 1 Jul 2015 8,349 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

chain has tight spots

front brake hose has no slack on full travel

Pass 23 Jun 2014 2,041 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 2,041 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,962 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 31,962 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 31,179 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 31,179 miles

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 6 May 2009 30,749 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 30,702 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,394 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 27,382 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 23,796 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 21,255 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 21,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?

Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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P706 NDB is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 22,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P706 NDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P706 NDB is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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